Claire Longcope: To Know a Place
What a way to get to know a place! As we grilled local bison burgers last night, I was telling Melissa, one of our generous hosts in Choteau, about our
Olivia Walcott: The Answer’s in Empathy
“Empathy trumps psychology every time” – quote written on Steve Charter’s kitchen whiteboard by his late wife. It is especially easy to feel defeated as an environmentalist. We’re frantic for
Seth Yoder: Is natural gas the key to renewable energy? Or will it make the transition tougher?
The last time I sat down at a computer was about 400 miles ago and a lot has happened since then. We cycled north to the small town of Roundup
Claire Longcope: Where the Rubber (Literally) Hits the Road
I’ve been stuffed full of new information in the last few days. New terms, acronyms, concepts, as well as new people, places, and a new activity: bike touring. It’s a
Olivia Walcott: From Michigan to Montana
Passion will take you to the wildest places. Exactly one year ago I was returning from orientation at Northern Michigan University. My mind was filled with trivial things like dorm
Austin Gilbert: Investing in the Future
For the last three weeks, some fellow students and I have been biking across the state of Montana while studying energy production and climate change as part of the Cycle
Sara Vargo: Anyone can make an impact
One of my absolute favorite parts of this journey so far is the unbelievable people we’re meeting along the way. From ranchers to activists, coal mine employees to former Peace
Anna Tolle: Lessons Learned From Resilient People
I’ve been in Montana for about 21 days (15 days on WRFI course) and so far I’ve learned a lot from the people I’ve met. From ranchers to coal mine
Cory Horton: Passion and Hospitality
On this human-powered journey across arid and desolate plains of central Montana, we have been hosted by a multitude of people. Each person has had a unique story to
Austin Gilbert: Faces of Energy
With all the talk and debate about energy in politics and media, sometimes we forget what we’re actually talking about. Theories and statistics about energy production, climate change, economics,